Georgia State 2011-12 men’s basketball schedule
New Georgia State men’s basketball coach Ron Hunter will have a challenging 2011-12 schedule, which was released on Thursday.
The Panthers will play two teams that appeared in last year’s NCAA tournament, VCU and Old Dominion. The Panthers will visit the Rams on Jan. 4 and will host them on Jan. 28. They will host the Monarchs on Feb. 22.
Hunter was hired away from IUPUI after leading it to 254 victories in 17 seasons. The Panthers went 12-19 last season, including a 6-12 CAA record. Georgia State was 2-12 on the road.
The Panthers will open the season in Seattle with a game against Washington on Nov. 12. They will host McNeese State on Nov. 18 in the team’s home debut.
NOTE: I’m sitting down with Hunter next week and will get his thoughts on the schedule.
Date Opponent Time
Oct. 31 SOUTHERN POLY (Exh.) 7 p.m.
Nov. 5 OGLETHORPE (Exh.) 7 p.m.
Nov. 12 at Washington TBA
Nov. 13 vs. Portland TBA
Nov. 14 vs. Florida Atlantic TBA
Nov. 18 MCNEESE STATE 7 p.m.
Nov. 22 at Samford 7 p.m.
Nov. 26 LIBERTY 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 29 at South Carolina State 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 1 FIU 7 p.m.
Dec. 3 WILLIAM & MARY* 2 p.m.
Dec. 10 RHODE ISLAND 2 p.m.
Dec. 17 at Utah Valley 9 p.m.
Dec. 22 GEORGIA SOUTHERN 7 p.m.
Jan. 2 DREXEL* 7 p.m.
Jan. 4 at VCU* TBA
Jan. 7 at George Mason* TBA
Jan. 11 UNC WILMINGTON* 7 p.m.
Jan. 14 TOWSON* 2 p.m.
Jan. 18 at Northeastern* 7 p.m.
Jan. 21 at Delaware* 2 p.m.
Jan. 23 JAMES MADISON* 7 p.m.
Jan. 25 at Drexel* TBA
Jan. 28 VCU* 2 p.m.
Feb. 1 at UNC Wilmington* 7 p.m.
Feb. 4 St Hofstra* TBA
Feb. 8 NORTHEASTERN* 7 p.m.
Feb. 11 DELAWARE* 2 p.m.
Feb. 14 at James Madison* TBA
Feb. 18 SEARS BRACKETBUSTERS TBA
Feb. 22 OLD DOMINION* 7 p.m.
Feb. 25 at William & Mary* 2 p.m.
Colonial Athletic Association Championship
Mar. 2-5 at Richmond Coliseum TBA
* Colonial Athletic Association games
Home games in caps
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23 comments Add your comment
GSU
September 29th, 2011
1:33 pm
I really hope we can finish .500 or better. That would be a MAJOR improvement.
GSU4EVER
September 29th, 2011
1:57 pm
Uh, this schedule is a joke. If we don’t win 20 games this year, it will be a huge setback.
Itsmeagain
September 29th, 2011
3:04 pm
How is this a joke? It’s a CAA schedule.
GSU4EVER
September 29th, 2011
3:52 pm
Seems like you answered your question there.
Itsmeagain
September 29th, 2011
4:26 pm
Do you know anything about college basketball?
GSU
September 29th, 2011
4:31 pm
We are coming off six consecutive 19+ loss seasons. I’d be happy with .500 at this point.
gsu01
September 29th, 2011
7:31 pm
@GSU4EVER – We play in the best mid-major conference in the country. Try to get educated first before typing away next time.
AgentOrange
September 29th, 2011
8:17 pm
Can’t wait to see what Coach Hunter can do.
Mr. Beach Bum
September 29th, 2011
9:26 pm
With this schedule, the Panthers play 12 games against teams that appeared in the postseason last year. Three CAA teams made the NCAA Tournament (don’t forget George Mason), plus the Panthers open with Washington which made the round of 32. There are also a bunch of games against NIT teams. This is a very tough schedule and a .500 record would be great with the RPI it would bring. Anyone calling this an easy schedule knows nothing about college basketball.
Mr. Beach Bum
September 29th, 2011
9:27 pm
Heck, the first four games of the season are against teams that made the postseason!
Uncle Johnny
September 29th, 2011
9:56 pm
Unlike football– at least we still have reason to hope with basketball. Before you guys start crying about supporting the team — I think you will all concede they should be playing much better. Blah blah blah — at least be honest (like Mr. Beach bum– nice post)
Itsmeagain
September 30th, 2011
1:09 am
I still have plenty of hope left with football
GState08
September 30th, 2011
5:43 am
This will be a challenging schedule. I’m curious to see how the team stacks up against our opponents.
Pride
September 30th, 2011
7:44 am
With Cheryl Levick’s and the Athletics Association focus on major renovations to the basketball facility. This season is very important. Good luck Mr. Hunter. If you came to GSU because you thought the pressure would be easier to deal with… you thought wrong. I promise if you aren’t successful you will be removed.
GSUGrad06
September 30th, 2011
9:33 am
Whoa there Pride. The man hasn’t even coached 1 game here yet and you’re throwing out firing him if he doesn’t perform! That’s obvious but let’s see how he does before we start thinking negative. I think we’re going to drastic changes in how this team plays on the court. I have never been excited about GSU basketball season starting, I’m not even a real basketball fan, but I can’t wait for this season’s tip-off!
GStateBen
September 30th, 2011
11:05 am
I truly laugh at how a “joke schedule” comment can even be validated.
I’m excited to see the team this season in an up tempo exciting style. Our most successful teams scored in the high 70s and low 80s. This style is better for fans and recruits a like.
GSU4EVER
September 30th, 2011
1:37 pm
Our out of conference schedule include 2 SoCon teams, a HBCU team from the MEAC, a team in the Southland Conference, 2 Sun Belt teams, and us traveling to Utah to play Utah Valley (?).
It’s a joke. Our RPI will suffer.
TRB
September 30th, 2011
1:42 pm
So that’s why it stinks so bad on the GSU campus. Its Ron Hunter’s feet, not the savages that roam around.
TRB
September 30th, 2011
1:43 pm
Wear shoes Coach Hunter
Itsmeagain
September 30th, 2011
3:10 pm
Here we go. Only a true arse would critisize a man for actually doing something to help a charity
Itsmeagain
September 30th, 2011
3:36 pm
Criticize*
English
October 3rd, 2011
11:04 pm
@GSU4EVER – you are lost. GSU has been overscheduling the past 6 seasons and what has that done for us. I think the athletic department finally put together a great OOC for us to compete and not wipe out our season.
Washington & URI are great games.
PantherProwl
October 4th, 2011
12:45 pm
Weakest.
Schedule.
Ever.